How far is Paragould, AR from Jacksonville, AR?

The driving distance from Paragould, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.93 mi
02h 16m
Flight
122.57 mi
197.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.57 mi
Kilometers
197.25 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.93 mi
Kilometers
225.2 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Fri, May 1, 9:48 AM CDT
Return by in Paragould
Fri, May 1, 12:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paragould
2026-05-01T07:32
Arrive Jacksonville
Fri, May 1, 9:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paragould
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Diaz
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Paragould
69.6 mi
01h 08m
To Jacksonville
70.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paragould and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paragould and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Winchester

    971 ft · 45 sec · Winchester

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayes Place

    72 m · 16 sec · Hayes Place

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Hunt Street

    1113 ft · 32 sec · West Hunt Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 14th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North 14th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Hunt Street

    77 m · 14 sec · West Hunt Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1202 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    2070 ft · 41 sec · West Court Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    24.5 mi · 29 min · West Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    55.2 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Air Force Base

    2061 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Harden Drive

    1456 ft · 37 sec · John Harden Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North First Street

    659 ft · 26 sec · North First Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North 1st Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paragould and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Kings Highway
136 mi · 97%
North 1st Street
1.43 mi · 1%
West Court Street
0.39 mi
Air Force Base
0.39 mi
John Harden Drive
0.28 mi
West Hunt Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

West Kings Highway

Take the exit left

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
122.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Diaz
01h 08m from Paragould
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Paragould and Chance Rain Showers near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paragould to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Diaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Paragould and 70.3 miles from Jacksonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Paragould and Chance Rain Showers near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Diaz

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Diaz, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Diaz.

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

55 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paragould and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 122.57 mi (197.25 km).

Paragould

#1 Paragould

City in Arkansas, USA

Population29,257
Coordinates36.0584000, -90.4973300
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population28,361
Coordinates34.8662000, -92.1101500
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Winchester (-90.497416, 36.058463)
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.69 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.42
9.88 gal · 37.38 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.71 $37.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.04 $42.08
Premium $4.63 $22.85 $45.70
Diesel $5.42 $26.75 $53.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Paragould and Jacksonville. The current time is 07:32:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.